Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 290 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Which tool is it?): Decide which skill the question is testing. Use that lesson’s tip — the story element, the sense or comparison, the genre, the point of view or the syllable count. Read your choice back into the question to check it.

1. 1.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab.
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (b) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (c) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree.
3. 3.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The pigs oink in the muddy farmyard.” (a) oink (b) muddy (c) pigs
4. 4.Which strong verb means “walked unsteadily, almost falling”? (a) staggered (b) nibbled (c) tossed
5. 5.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
6. 6.Which strong verb means “cleaned by rubbing hard”? (a) scribbled (b) scrubbed (c) tossed
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
8. 8.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on her birthday morning (b) A lift stops between two floors (c) her balcony
9. 9.What kind of story is this?
   Every night a strange tapping comes from the empty room. Who is there? (a) fairy tale (b) funny story (c) mystery story
10. 10.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The rusty bus rattled down the road.” (a) bus (b) rattled (c) rusty
11. 11.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) silly mix-ups (b) a magic object (c) a puzzle to solve
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. (b) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (c) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
16. 16.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) The village well has dried up (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) A marble rolls into a deep drain
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
18. 18.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “hippopotamus”? (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 4
19. 19.Read the story. Which word best describes Imran?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) selfish (b) rude (c) sensible
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
21. 21.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. (a) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (b) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (c) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
22. 22.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) There was a house. It had a door.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
24. 24.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We cycled to the market with our cousin. (b) I cycled to the market with my cousin. (c) Ananya cycled to the market with her cousin.
25. 25.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) Kabir (b) Aisha (c) Bholu
26. 26.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Mum ___ softly so that she would not wake the baby.” (a) spoke (b) came (c) whispered
27. 27.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Clang! The temple bell rang by itself at midnight. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
28. 28.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
29. 29.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) The Forgotten Homework (b) The Spelling Bee (c) The Mango Mystery
30. 30.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The gigantic tree towered over the house.” (a) gigantic (b) tree (c) towered
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma lit the gas under the pan of milk. (a) The milk turned into tea leaves. (b) Soon the milk began to boil. (c) The milk froze solid.
33. 33.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I decorated my cake with cherries.” (a) first person (b) third person
34. 34.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (a) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (b) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (c) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working.
36. 36.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) her grandpa’s flat (b) the front step (c) a new school
37. 37.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) brave escapes from danger (b) a ridiculous situation (c) a magic object
38. 38.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ishaan is sad? (a) Ishaan was sad. (b) A tear rolled slowly down Ishaan’s cheek. (c) Ishaan grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.
39. 39.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Wizard’s Silver Wand (b) Upside-Down Grandpa (c) The Case of the Missing Laddoos
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

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